As you have probably noticed if you have ever set foot in the dental hygiene aisle, there are many, many varieties of toothpaste out there. The differences don’t stop at the brand or the flavor. They keep going, including everything from the texture and color of the paste you select to the special features they […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Help! Everything Tastes Different!
Perhaps you wake up one morning and your usual, favorite breakfast that you eat every single day doesn’t taste right. Then, lunch doesn’t taste right either. Or, perhaps over time you notice that more and more, the meals you tend to enjoy seem … different. In order to figure out the cause, we usually suggest […]
3 Things That Are True About Cleanings
When you think about your dental cleaning that we suggest as part of your preventive care, do you feel like you’ve got the details sorted out? Do you generally receive this treatment like clockwork, while doing everything else required of you to protect your oral tissues? If you’re shrugging your shoulders and responding, “I guess […]
Tips For Successful Brushing
You know that a successful brushing session relies on some amount of particulars. However, if you’re not completely certain about what those particular details are, it can be difficult to finish brushing with any real sense of whether you’ve done an outstanding job or one that’s just so-so. Rather than feel that you’re fumbling your […]
Q&A: Isn’t It Too Late For Dental Hygiene?
There are a lot of reasons you may think to yourself, “Isn’t it too late for dental hygiene?” Perhaps you think that it’s been such a long time, you might as well not even bother starting up again with brushing and flossing. Or, perhaps it’s more related to the current state of your smile (which […]
Implants And Dental Hygiene: A Quiz
If you’re considering dental implants, you may wonder how choosing them may affect your dental hygiene. Will they make matters better? Worse? Just … different? It’s important to recognize that no matter what we provide you for your smile, it will never make your life more difficult. Instead, dental care will improve your oral health […]
Q&A: Dental Hygiene And The ADA Seal
When we tell you that it’s a good idea to check for the ADA Seal of Acceptance as you look for dental hygiene products, you might think to yourself, “Good! That will help make my shopping experience a bit easier.” However, if you’re not really sure what to make of this seal, you may have […]
Q&A: Gagging At The Dentist
If you are someone who struggles with a gag reflex that won’t let you enjoy a relaxing dental checkup or any other type of dental care, we understand that you may be feeling quite stressed. Particularly if you want to come in for care but your gagging makes it nearly unbearable, it may be time […]
3 Tips: Facial Protection
Didn’t ever give much thought to protecting your face? When you’re in contact with our dental team, this is something you will hear about quite a lot! Particularly during the month of April, which (among other things) is National Facial Protection Month. If you haven’t considered the possible injuries that can happen as the result […]
What Happens If I Avoid Dental Hygiene?
It’s one thing to ask about how to improve your dental hygiene. It’s an entirely different thing to decide to just give it up for a while. While we understand that you can face moments when you feel tired of brushing and flossing (for which we encourage you to speak with us for some helpful […]
